Population 3,986 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Marlborough Heights-Marlborough Pride
Household size in Marlborough Heights-Marlborough Pride
| Period | Marlborough Heights-Marlborough Pride | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.52 | 2.57 | 2.49 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.60 | 2.60 | 2.52 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.59 | 2.59 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.45 | 2.55 | 2.49 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | −0.02 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Marlborough Heights-Marlborough Pride run small, averaging 2.45 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Marlborough Heights-Marlborough Pride
| Period | Marlborough Heights-Marlborough Pride | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.5 | 37.5 | 38.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 29.2 | 37.9 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 28.2 | 38.8 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 30.3 | 39.2 | 40.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.7 | +1.7 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 30.3, Marlborough Heights-Marlborough Pride is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Only three of Kansas City's 45 neighborhoods are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Marlborough Heights-Marlborough Pride
| Period | Marlborough Heights-Marlborough Pride | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.2% | 11.7% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 36.7% | 11.9% | 11.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 34.7% | 11.2% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 29.9% | 10.9% | 11.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Marlborough Heights-Marlborough Pride: 29.9% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 4.3 points from 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change. Only one other Kansas City neighborhood has a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Marlborough Heights-Marlborough Pride
Renters in Marlborough Heights-Marlborough Pride
| Period | Marlborough Heights-Marlborough Pride | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.5% | 31.2% | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 55.7% | 33.7% | 32.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 61.0% | 34.9% | 33.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 54.8% | 34.2% | 31.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +3.0 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Marlborough Heights-Marlborough Pride: 54.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. About two-thirds of owners (66.7%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Marlborough Heights-Marlborough Pride
| Period | Marlborough Heights-Marlborough Pride | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.9% | 10.0% | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.7% | 9.7% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 25.5% | 9.0% | 12.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.8% | 7.5% | 10.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Marlborough Heights-Marlborough Pride: 18.8% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Marlborough Heights-Marlborough Pride has a higher vacancy rate than at least four in five Kansas City neighborhoods.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Marlborough Heights-Marlborough Pride
| Period | Marlborough Heights-Marlborough Pride | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1952 | 1976 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1953 | 1977 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1955 | 1977 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1953 | 1980 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Marlborough Heights-Marlborough Pride is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1953, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Marlborough Heights-Marlborough Pride
| Period | Marlborough Heights-Marlborough Pride | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $761 | $897 | $740 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $836 | $980 | $816 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $921 | $1,095 | $899 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,331 | $1,395 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$570 | +$498 | +$383 | +$606 |
The median renter in Marlborough Heights-Marlborough Pride pays $1,331 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. That is in line with the rest of the Kansas City area. The typical renter here spends 35.1% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Marlborough Heights-Marlborough Pride
Bachelor's degrees in Marlborough Heights-Marlborough Pride
| Period | Marlborough Heights-Marlborough Pride | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 33.5% | 26.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 34.1% | 27.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.4% | 37.1% | 29.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.2% | 39.7% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.1 pts | +6.2 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Marlborough Heights-Marlborough Pride: 17.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Compared with other Kansas City neighborhoods, Marlborough Heights-Marlborough Pride has a lower share of college graduates than most.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Marlborough Heights-Marlborough Pride
| Period | Marlborough Heights-Marlborough Pride | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.5% | 90.5% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.6% | 90.9% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.4% | 91.8% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.7% | 92.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +2.4 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in seven adults in Marlborough Heights-Marlborough Pride never finished high school, more than nationally: 84.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Marlborough Heights-Marlborough Pride has a lower share of high school graduates than most Kansas City neighborhoods.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Marlborough Heights-Marlborough Pride
| Period | Marlborough Heights-Marlborough Pride | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.3% | 6.8% | 7.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 17.8% | 7.6% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 4.0% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.2 pts | −2.9 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Marlborough Heights-Marlborough Pride runs well above the national rate: 9.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Marlborough Heights-Marlborough Pride has higher unemployment than the great majority of Kansas City neighborhoods. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Marlborough Heights-Marlborough Pride compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlborough Heights-Marlborough Pride | 2.45 | 30.3 | 29.9% | 54.8% | 18.8% | 1953 | $1,331 | 17.2% | 84.7% | 9.1% |
| East Meyer | 2.61 | 39.6 | 13.4% | 39.8% | 13.8% | 1948 | $1,305 | 19.5% | 84.6% | 11.0% |
| Tower Homes | 2.08 | 37.8 | 5.4% | 20.1% | 6.3% | 1943 | $1,375 | 72.6% | 97.3% | 2.9% |
| Blenheim Square | 2.45 | 35.1 | 22.1% | 54.6% | 17.9% | 1948 | $1,030 | 20.6% | 87.0% | 6.3% |
| Ward Parkway | 2.16 | 43.8 | 4.0% | 22.0% | 5.9% | 1940 | $1,392 | 65.1% | 97.9% | 6.5% |
| Willow Creek | 1.82 | 37.2 | 13.7% | 76.4% | 11.6% | 1977 | $1,254 | 27.2% | 93.5% | 4.1% |
| Western 49-63 | 2.10 | 35.6 | 5.0% | 18.3% | 4.4% | 1938 | $1,644 | 70.7% | 99.3% | 4.8% |
| Eastern 49-63 | 2.34 | 29.3 | 9.3% | 50.2% | 7.0% | 1938 | $1,395 | 51.8% | 90.1% | 10.6% |
| Blue Hills | 2.24 | 34.8 | 20.9% | 46.9% | 21.8% | 1944 | $1,302 | 22.3% | 92.7% | 7.8% |
| Fairlane | 2.84 | 36.7 | 21.4% | 49.4% | 9.1% | 1965 | $1,400 | 22.4% | 92.6% | 4.3% |
| North Town Fork Creek | 2.17 | 41.7 | 17.9% | 48.4% | 15.0% | 1949 | $833 | 13.2% | 80.5% | 8.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Marlborough Heights-Marlborough Pride. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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